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tongue it has been justly considered as surpassing all his others , both in the extent of its design , and in the manner of its execution . ' The following is the outline of this performance . Elizabeth , the wife of Philip II . had been , prior to her marriage , affianced to his son Carlos . This young prince possesses a feeling and virtuous heart , his principles are liberal and benevolent . The oppression endured by the inhabitants of the Low Countries deeply affect his mind , but disappointed
love engrosses his soul , when Roderigo , Marquis of Pbsa , his friend , arrives from the Netherlands . In an interview with this nobleman the Prince discovers his love . The Marquis persuades the Oueen to assist him in rousing the Prince to the active support of the cause of " liberty in the Netherlands . Carlos is invited by the Princess Eboli , in a note , to her apartment ; and his conduct betrays his passion . The Princess discloses this to the King , whose amorous solicitations she now indulges . The Duke of Alow and Philip ' s
confessor had filled his mind with suspicions , and the tyrant , not knowing in whom to confide , is desirous of finding a friend . In turning over his tablets , he finds the name of Posa among those whose actions have been meritorious . He sends for him , and a scene ensues that is strange indeed : the Marquis endeavours to awaken in the King the feelings of humanity . Posa has recourse to dark intrigue ; he enters upon no explanation with Carlos ; procures the Princess ' s pocket-book , and discovers the contents of it to the
King ; this he does to forward his own schemes , and to secure his Majesty ' s confidence . All this is reported to Carlos ; suspicion fires his bosom . He repairs to the Princess Eboli , and demands an interview with the Queen ; at that very instant the Marquis enters , and suppresses the confession of love by arresting him . Posa now sees the impossibility of preserving both Carlos and himself ; he writes a treasonable letter , which he is assured will be intercepted ; this is done that he may become a sacrifice , and reinstate the Prince
in the good opinion of his father . He then hastens to his place of confinement , in order to explain every thing . During the explanation , Philip commands the Marquis to be shot . The King then enters to liberate Carlos ; mad with rage , and frantic at the death of his friend , he reproaches his father with all the bitterness of anguish , for the murder , and declares that the letter , which occasioned the . fall of the Marquis , was written on purpose to save him . Upon this remorse seizes the King , who throws himself " upon the lifeless corps . The noise of a tumult is heard , and the people rise to rescue Carlos .
The Prince is determined to depart for Brussels , and head the insurgents . Previous to which he must take leave of the Queen ; in order to get a sight of her majesty , he assumes the appearance of a spectre , for the purpose of passing through apartments supposed to be haunted . The King is informed of this apparition ; and Alow , at the same time , put into his majesty ' s hands some papers of Posa , which developed the whole of his plans . Philip sends for the inquisitor . The hopes of effecting the emancipation of "
Holland , and establishing liberty , have subdued the attachment of Carlos ; and he bid Elizabeth farewell . But at this very instant the King appears ; the Queen falls senseless , and Carlos is delivered over to the Grand Inquisitor . The p lot of this play is more perplexed , and less powerful in effect , than ' other pieces of Schiller . In several parts the hand of the master appears , and the scene in which the King and Grand Inquisitor are represented is certainly the finest in the play .
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Review Of New Publications .
tongue it has been justly considered as surpassing all his others , both in the extent of its design , and in the manner of its execution . ' The following is the outline of this performance . Elizabeth , the wife of Philip II . had been , prior to her marriage , affianced to his son Carlos . This young prince possesses a feeling and virtuous heart , his principles are liberal and benevolent . The oppression endured by the inhabitants of the Low Countries deeply affect his mind , but disappointed
love engrosses his soul , when Roderigo , Marquis of Pbsa , his friend , arrives from the Netherlands . In an interview with this nobleman the Prince discovers his love . The Marquis persuades the Oueen to assist him in rousing the Prince to the active support of the cause of " liberty in the Netherlands . Carlos is invited by the Princess Eboli , in a note , to her apartment ; and his conduct betrays his passion . The Princess discloses this to the King , whose amorous solicitations she now indulges . The Duke of Alow and Philip ' s
confessor had filled his mind with suspicions , and the tyrant , not knowing in whom to confide , is desirous of finding a friend . In turning over his tablets , he finds the name of Posa among those whose actions have been meritorious . He sends for him , and a scene ensues that is strange indeed : the Marquis endeavours to awaken in the King the feelings of humanity . Posa has recourse to dark intrigue ; he enters upon no explanation with Carlos ; procures the Princess ' s pocket-book , and discovers the contents of it to the
King ; this he does to forward his own schemes , and to secure his Majesty ' s confidence . All this is reported to Carlos ; suspicion fires his bosom . He repairs to the Princess Eboli , and demands an interview with the Queen ; at that very instant the Marquis enters , and suppresses the confession of love by arresting him . Posa now sees the impossibility of preserving both Carlos and himself ; he writes a treasonable letter , which he is assured will be intercepted ; this is done that he may become a sacrifice , and reinstate the Prince
in the good opinion of his father . He then hastens to his place of confinement , in order to explain every thing . During the explanation , Philip commands the Marquis to be shot . The King then enters to liberate Carlos ; mad with rage , and frantic at the death of his friend , he reproaches his father with all the bitterness of anguish , for the murder , and declares that the letter , which occasioned the . fall of the Marquis , was written on purpose to save him . Upon this remorse seizes the King , who throws himself " upon the lifeless corps . The noise of a tumult is heard , and the people rise to rescue Carlos .
The Prince is determined to depart for Brussels , and head the insurgents . Previous to which he must take leave of the Queen ; in order to get a sight of her majesty , he assumes the appearance of a spectre , for the purpose of passing through apartments supposed to be haunted . The King is informed of this apparition ; and Alow , at the same time , put into his majesty ' s hands some papers of Posa , which developed the whole of his plans . Philip sends for the inquisitor . The hopes of effecting the emancipation of "
Holland , and establishing liberty , have subdued the attachment of Carlos ; and he bid Elizabeth farewell . But at this very instant the King appears ; the Queen falls senseless , and Carlos is delivered over to the Grand Inquisitor . The p lot of this play is more perplexed , and less powerful in effect , than ' other pieces of Schiller . In several parts the hand of the master appears , and the scene in which the King and Grand Inquisitor are represented is certainly the finest in the play .